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Wellesley health officials report restaurant inspections current, mosquito season concerns, new pool, AEDs and Alpha‑Gal now reportable
Summary
Health Department Director Lenny Izzo briefed the board on current restaurant inspections, anticipated mosquito and tick activity, a new outdoor pool complex at Longfellow Wellesley, planned AED installs at Hunnewell and Sprague fields, summer camp inspection planning, and the addition of Alpha‑Gal to the state reportable disease database; Community Health Coordinator outlined CHNA next steps and training opportunities.
Lenny Izzo, Health Department Director for the Town of Wellesley, told the Board of Health March 26 that restaurant inspections are up to date and that the department has observed an increase in mobile and home kitchen food-service operations. He said no major inspection issues remain unresolved.
Mr. Izzo flagged a likely increase in mosquito and tick activity ahead of warmer months and reviewed recommended personal-protection best practices for residents. He also reported that pool inspections are underway for a new outdoor pool complex at Longfellow Wellesley.
Mr. Izzo said businesses have generally complied with the town’s 'Skip The Stuff' program and that requests for delay have been minimal. He added that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are nearly ready to be installed at Hunnewell and Sprague fields; the Fire Department will maintain those devices. The department is preparing for a high number of summer camps and described the summer camp inspection process.
Community Health Coordinator Jhana Wallace updated the board on the Community Health Needs Assessment forum and described proposed next steps for opioid fund usage. She also noted National Public Health Week planning and signaled upcoming training opportunities for residents, including QPR suicide-prevention training and Narcan distribution or training.
Nurse Supervisor Ashley Denton reported that Alpha‑Gal syndrome has recently been added to the state reportable disease database and will be tracked through state reporting channels.
Board members did not record public comment on these items during the meeting.
